Buell 2005 P3 Service Manual page 213

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9. See Figure 3-68. Install new gasket with the bead facing
up. Place lower rocker box assembly, with rocker arms
and shafts, into position. Place push rods in rocker arm
sockets.
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2
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Figure 3-69. Lower Rocker Box Fasteners
10. See Figure 3-69. Install hardware attaching lower rocker
cover to cylinder head in the following order. After loosely
installing all fasteners, use a cross pattern on the four
large bolts that fasten the lower rocker box to head to
tighten and then torque to specifications. This will bleed
the tappets. Finish tightening remaining fasteners. Fas-
tener sequences, sizes and torque specifications are
listed in Table 3-24.
a. Tighten bolts (1) to 18-22 ft-lbs (24-30 Nm).
b. Tighten bolts (2) to 135-155 in-lbs (15-18 Nm).
c. Tighten bolts (3) to 135-155 in-lbs (15-18 Nm).
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2
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2
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11. See Figure 3-68. Install upper rocker covers.
a. Place a new inner gasket on lower rocker box
assembly.
b. Place a new lower gasket on lower rocker cover.
c. Install upper rocker cover using screws with washers
and new fiber seals. Tighten screws to 120-168 in-
lbs (13.6-18.9 Nm).
Table 3-24. Lower Rocker Box Hardware
ITEM SIZE
(1)
5/16-18 X 2-1/2
Bolt w/washer
(2)
1/4-20 X 1-1/4
Bolt w/washer
(3)
1/4-20 X 1-1/2
Screw w/washer
TORQUE
18-22 ft-lbs
(24-30 Nm)
135-155 in-lbs
(15-18 Nm)
135-155 in-lbs
(15-18 Nm)
2005 Buell P3: Engine 3-39